Habit
“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” ~ John Dryden
A behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition or physiological exposure that shows itself in regularity or increased facility of performance.
An acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary.
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Recovery Is Not Optional
Sleep is not rest from effort but the place where effort pays off. Recovery determines whether training, work, and stress become strength or wear. Ignored long enough, sleep debt erodes performance, health, and longevity. Treated seriously, sleep becomes the quiet discipline that preserves durability over time across a longer life. Continue reading
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Choosing a Bearing
This essay reframes resolutions as direction, not declarations. It invites readers to name their roles, choose a bearing, and make small course corrections through the year. By practicing agency and resolve through simple, repeatable actions, lasting change compounds quietly, shaping who we become by December rather than what we achieve. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ October 26th Edition
This week’s Sunday Evening Collective explores the quiet strength of readiness. “The Practice of Preparation” invites you to align effort with purpose through rest, movement, and intentional rhythm — because what you prepare in private becomes your power in public. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 3 – Order
Franklin confessed Order was the hardest virtue for him. This week I found the same. From cluttered papers to unguarded afternoons, disorder creates stress. But even small routines and victories bring clarity. Order is not perfection—it is peace, agency, and the freedom to live with purpose. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Blaise Pascal
”The virtue of a person is measured not by his outstanding efforts but by his everyday behavior.” ~ Blaise Pascal Every day choices matter. No matter their size or perceived importance. It all adds up. Each decision is like a rudder of a ship directing the course of our lives. What type of person do Continue reading
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Quieter Mornings, Calmer Days: My 7-Day News Fast
Gained clarity by quitting the news for a week. Continue reading
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Small Movement, Big Impact
A 7-day challenge to walk for 5–15 minutes after each meal. Inspired by the science of NEAT (non-exercise activity), this simple practice boosts digestion, steadies energy, and resets your mind. No pressure—just small, consistent movement. Join in and notice what changes. Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 11th Edition
Happy Mother’s Day This post is about moments of triumph in sports and life. It highlights Brandon Vazquez’s efforts on the pitch as metaphor, reflects on a Sunday Song about redemption, recommends Rick Rubin’s insights on creativity, and encourages readers to assess the costs of their pursuits. Continue reading
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